About Datum:

Datum Intelligence is focused on demystifying consumer purchasing behavior in India across various categories. Our data offerings include market analysis, consumer sentiment, digital advertising trends, and location intelligence, enabling businesses to make data-driven decisions and drive strategic growth.

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Research Analyst to lead high-impact research initiatives and deliver actionable insights across the Indian consumer internet and retail ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, experience managing end-to-end research projects, and the ability to translate complex datasets into compelling business recommendations. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and direct interaction with clients and industry experts.

Key Responsibilities:

● Lead end-to-end market research projects, including research design, data collection,

analysis, and insight generation.

● Analyze consumer behavior, market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging industry developments across multiple sectors.

● Develop and refine research methodologies to ensure high-quality, accurate, and scalable outputs.

● Build robust analytical frameworks to identify market opportunities, consumer trends, and business risks.

● Conduct primary and secondary research, including expert interviews, surveys, and desk research.

● Synthesize quantitative and qualitative findings into clear, actionable recommendations for internal stakeholders and clients.

● Prepare executive-ready reports, presentations, dashboards, whitepapers, and industry insights.

● Mentor and review the work of junior research analysts, ensuring quality and consistency across deliverables.

● Collaborate with Product, Data Engineering, Sales, and Leadership teams to define research priorities and solve business problems.

● Present findings confidently to senior stakeholders and clients.

● Stay updated on developments in the Indian consumer internet,



eCommerce, quick commerce, retail, and digital ecosystem.

● Drive continuous improvements in research processes, reporting standards, and knowledge repositories.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

● 3-4 years of experience in market research, business intelligence, consulting, strategy,

or a related analytical role.

● Strong expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

● Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker Studio.

● Ability to interpret large datasets and translate insights into strategic business recommendations.

● Excellent report writing, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

● Experience managing multiple research projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

● Strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and ownership of deliverables.

● Prior experience mentoring junior analysts or leading research workstreams is preferred.

● Knowledge of India's eCommerce, retail, consumer technology, and digital advertising landscape will be an added advantage.

Preferred Skills:

● Experience working with syndicated market data and public datasets.

● Familiarity with SQL or basic data querying is a plus.

● Exposure to consumer internet, retail intelligence, geospatial analytics, or location-based research.

● Ability to simplify complex analyses into compelling business narratives.

● Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Datum?

● Work on high-impact projects shaping India's retail and consumer intelligence landscape.

● Collaborate with experienced founders, researchers, and data scientists.

● Own strategic research initiatives with significant business impact.

● Chance to mentor a growing research team and influence research direction.

● Fast-paced environment with continuous learning and growth opportunities.

📌 Research Analyst (Gurugram)
🏢 Datum Intelligence
📍 Gurugram